Highway deaths in Pennsylvania dropped to a 14-year low in 2008, and aggressive driving fatalities in the state were down significantly from the previous year. The decline in fatalities can largely be … [Read more...] about PennDOT Announces Highway Deaths Dropping
Crash Data
Highway Work-Zone Safety Should be First Priority
A highway worker's death prods his widow, Laurie, and her daughter to go public with their story to increase public awareness of the dangers of work zones. Laurie testified before congressional … [Read more...] about Highway Work-Zone Safety Should be First Priority
Road Work a Matter of Life and Death
Despite a slew of safety measures implemented for the safety of the workers in work zones, a driver recklessly ignored posted signs and ran into a work zone vehicle, killing the driver of the work … [Read more...] about Road Work a Matter of Life and Death
TxDOT Observes National Work Zone Awareness Week
Each April, the Texas Department of Transportation joins with the Federal Highway Administration, national transportation associations and numerous other state DOTs for National Work Zone Awareness … [Read more...] about TxDOT Observes National Work Zone Awareness Week
Suspect Found in Construction Zone Hit and Run
A freeway worker was injured in a construction zone hit-and-run accident in Independence, Ohio. Law enforcement personnel identified the offending driver through a local repair shop. The incident has … [Read more...] about Suspect Found in Construction Zone Hit and Run
Traffic Safety Evaluation of Nighttime and Daytime Work Zones
This report explores the crash rates for nighttime and daytime work zones and examines management practices that promote safety and mobility in work zones. The report also highlights work-zone crash … [Read more...] about Traffic Safety Evaluation of Nighttime and Daytime Work Zones